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Population (year 2000): 12,391. Estimated population in July 2005: 12,536 (+1.2% change)
Males: 5,984 (48.3%), Females: 6,407 (51.7%)

New Haven County

Median resident age: 37.7 years
Median household income: $45,670 (year 2000)
Median house value: $136,600 (year 2000)

Derby, CT residents, houses, and apartments details

Races in Derby:

White Non-Hispanic (85.6%)
Hispanic (7.7%)
Black (3.6%)
Other race (2.5%)
Two or more races (1.8%)
Asian Indian (0.8%)
American Indian (0.5%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Italian (33.4%), Polish (18.0%), Irish (16.9%), German (7.7%), English (7.4%), French (3.5%).Connecticut

Elevation: 200 feet

Land area: 5.0 square miles

Derby,

For population 25 years and over in Derby

High school or higher: 78.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Unemployed: 4.0%
Mean travel time to work: 22.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Derby city

Never married: 27.4%
Now married: 49.9%
Separated: 1.8%
Widowed: 9.1%
Divorced: 11.8%

12.2% Foreign born (7.1% Europe, 2.6% Latin America, 1.8% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +166 (+1.4%).

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: CT Milford, (7.4 miles www.RockyHillMarriott.com )

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: NY (39.5 miles Brookhaven, pop. 448,248).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: York, NY New (71.5 miles pop. 8,008,278).

Nearest cities: CT Derby, (0.0 miles CT Ansonia, (1.5 miles CT Shelton, (3.3 miles CT (5.0 miles Orange, CT (5.1 miles Seymour,

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 27 buildings, average cost: $68,600
1997: 29 buildings, average cost: $68,800
1998: 26 buildings, average cost: $112,000
1999: 55 buildings, average cost: $93,000
2000: 22 buildings, average cost: $89,700
2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $99,800
2002: 17 buildings, average cost: $119,000
2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $104,700
2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $132,700

Latitude: 41.32 N, Longitude: 73.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 203

Derby, Connecticut business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.2%), Manufacturing (18.8%), Retail trade (12.3%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,560 (-12.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 987 (16.1%)

Crime in Derby by Year
Type	1999	2000	2002	2003	2004
Murders	0	1	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	8.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	2	1	0	0	5
per 100,000	16.1	8.1	0.0	0.0	40.4
Robberies	11	12	9	7	8
per 100,000	88.8	96.8	72.6	56.5	64.6
Assaults	7	28	5	0	11
per 100,000	56.5	226.0	40.4	0.0	88.8
Burglaries	127	75	90	48	91
per 100,000	1024.9	605.3	726.3	387.4	734.4
Thefts	214	265	272	250	308
per 100,000	1727.1	2138.6	2195.1	2017.6	2485.7
Auto thefts	60	56	30	22	56
per 100,000	484.2	451.9	242.1	177.5	451.9
	224.0	249.6	187.9	139.0	240.3

Average climate in Derby, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Derby,

Derby-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 25% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Derby city center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 7/29/1971, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.9 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Chris Corrinet - NHL player (St. Louis Blues, born: Oct 29, 1978), Isaac Hull - naval commander, Maria Conlon - WNBA player (Connecticut Sun, born: Nov 20, 1982), David Humphreys (soldier).

Hospital/medical center in Derby:

GRIFFIN HOSPITAL (130 DIVISION ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Derby:

MILFORD HOSPITAL, INC (about 8 miles; MILFORD, CT)
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT)
SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH (about 11 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT)

Political contributions by individuals in Derby, CT

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Derby:

IGOR I SIKORSKY MEMORIAL (about 13 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT; ID: BDR)
TWEED-NEW HAVEN (about 15 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; ID: HVN)
DANBURY MUNI (about 27 miles; DANBURY, CT; ID: DXR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Derby:

WATERBURY-OXFORD (about 11 miles; OXFORD, CT; ID: OXC)
WATERBURY (about 22 miles; WATERBURY, CT; ID: N41)
MERIDEN MARKHAM MUNI (about 23 miles; MERIDEN, CT; ID: MMK)

Amtrak stations near Derby:

12 miles: NEW HAVEN (50 UNION AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
13 miles: BRIDGEPORT (525 WATER ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Local government website:

Local government employment and payroll (March 2004)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction	121	$563,250	$55,859	0	$0
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total	60	$107,583	$21,516	3	$2,777

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Derby:

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; Full-time enrollment: 8,808)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN (about 9 miles; WEST HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 3,081)
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 2,100)
YALE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 11,011)
SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,120)
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; HAMDEN, CT; FT enrollment: 5,836)
NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; WATERBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 2,834)

Public high school in Derby:

DERBY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 651; Location: 8 NUTMEG AVENUE; Grades: 07 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Derby:

IRVING SCHOOL (Students: 487; Location: 9 GARDEN PLACE; Grades: PK - 06)
BRADLEY SCHOOL (Students: 409; Location: 155 DAVID HUMPHREYS RD.; Grades: PK - 06)
HOMEBOUND (Location: 1 ELIZABETH STREET; Grades: PK - 12)

Private primary/middle school in Derby:

ST MARY AND ST MICHAEL SCHOOL (Students: 288; Location: PO BOX 397 14 SEYMOUR AVE; Grades: PK - 8)

Libraries in Derby:

DERBY NECK LIBRARY (Operating income: $643,059; Location: 307 HAWTHORNE AVENUE; 46,865 books; 1,768 audio materials; 2,279 video materials; 53 serial subscriptions)
DERBY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $379,998; Location: 313 ELIZABETH ST.; 39,316 books; 420 audio materials; 420 video materials; 212 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Derby: Griffin Hospital Health Science Library (A), Kellogg Environmental Center (B), Osborne Homestead Museum (C), Derby Neck Library (D), Derby Public Library (E), Sterling Opera House (F).

Shopping Centers: Ansonia Landing Shopping Center (1), Orange Derby Shopping Center (2), Plaza on the Green Shopping Center (3), Valley Shopping Center (4), Caldor Shopping Center (5).

Churches in Derby include: Saint Judes Church (A), Saint Marys Church (B), Saint Michaels Church (C), Second Congregational Church (D), Christian Community Church (E), First Congregational Church (F), Immanuel Saint James Episcopal Church (G), Derby United Methodist Church (H).

Cemeteries: Mount Saint Peters Cemetery (1), Saint Michaels Cemetery (2), Long Hill Cemetery (3), Oak Cliff Cemetery (4).

Reservoirs: Picketts Pond (A), Upper Ansonia Reservoir (B), Lower Ansonia Reservoir (C), Ansonia Reservoir (D).

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Twomile Brook (A), Naugatuck River (B), Pink House Cove Brook (C), Great Hill Brook (D).

Parks in Derby include: Osborndale State Park (1), Coon Hollow Park (2).

Post office: (A).

Derby compared to Connecticut state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage below state average.

Strongest AM radio stations in Derby:

WADS (690 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ANSONIA, CT; Owner: RADIO AMOR, INC.)
WELI (960 AM; 5 kW; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WFIF (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MILFORD, CT)
WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
WFNW (1380 AM; 5 kW; NAUGATUCK, CT; Owner: CANDIDO DIAS CARRELO)
WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WATR (1320 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WATR, INC.)
WDJZ (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: PEOPLE'S BROADCAST NETWORK, LLC)
WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Derby:

WRXC (90.1 FM; SHELTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
WMNR-FM1 (88.1 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
WEZN-FM (99.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
WSHU-FM (91.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
WYBC-FM (94.3 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: YALE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WPKN (89.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WPKN, INC.)
WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
W220CF (91.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
WMNR (88.1 FM; MONROE, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WEBE (107.9 FM; WESTPORT, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
WHCN (105.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
WMRQ (104.1 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WPKT (90.5 FM; MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
WDRC-FM (102.9 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
W252AS (98.3 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)

TV broadcast stations around Derby:

WSAH (Channel 43; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
W28AJ (Channel 28; ALLINGTOWN, CT; Owner: PAGING ASSOCIATES, INC.)
WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
WUVN (Channel 18; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
WFTY (Channel 67; SMITHTOWN, NY; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
WLNY (Channel 55; RIVERHEAD, NY; Owner: WLNY-TV, INC.)
W12BH (Channel 12; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CONN.PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

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